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Rapids, NY

Census-designated place in Niagara County, New York.

Population

1,655

Land area

3.6sq mi

People per sq mi

454

ZIP codes

0

Rapids and its ZIP codes

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Rapids at a glance

  • The median household income is $121,875, 42% above the New York median of $85,974.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $294,700 (30% below New York).

Housing and community stats

Rapids, NY, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$121,875

Poverty rate

5.0%

Median home value

$294,700

Homeownership

90.0%

Bachelor's or higher

42.5%

Median age

44.0

Average commute

24.5 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (490), Polish Americans (194), Italian Americans (171).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Niagara County. PPP loans are for Rapids.

Details

Unemployment rate

4.7%

Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$58,588

68,617 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$59,228

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$1.6B

FY 2026, $7,510 per person

Niagara County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Rapids, NY, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone81.9%
  • Carpooled0.0%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
  • Worked from home18.1%

Average one-way commute: 24.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Rapids, NY, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively Moderate

Top: ice storm

Storm events since 1996

538

Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind

Flood insurance policies

453

0.6% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

82° / 18°F

37.9 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Rapids, NY, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

37.3%

U.S. 33.3% +4.0 pts

Diabetes

8.6%

U.S. 12.1% -3.5 pts

Smoking

11.4%

U.S. 12.8% -1.4 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

4.2%

U.S. 11.1% -6.9 pts

Cities near Rapids

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
South LockportCensus-designated place2.8 mi6.2
LockportCity5.3 mi8.4
Clarence CenterCensus-designated place6.4 mi2.3
GasportCensus-designated place7.5 mi3.1
Harris HillCensus-designated place8.6 mi4
ClarenceCensus-designated place9 mi2.8
University at BuffaloCensus-designated place9.3 mi1.4
AkronVillage9.8 mi2
WilliamsvilleVillage10 mi1.3
North TonawandaCity11 mi10.1
SanbornCensus-designated place12 mi2.6
EggertsvilleCensus-designated place12 mi2.9
MiddleportVillage12 mi0.9
NewfaneCensus-designated place13 mi5.3
TonawandaCity13 mi3.8
DepewVillage13 mi5.1

Frequently asked questions

What county is Rapids, NY in?
Rapids is in Niagara County, New York.
What is the population of Rapids, NY?
About 1,655 people live in Rapids, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Rapids?
Nearby places include South Lockport (2.8 mi), Lockport (5.3 mi), Clarence Center (6.4 mi), Gasport (7.5 mi), Harris Hill (8.6 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023